Blythe Baird reads "The Purchase" by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

The video features a spoken word poet reading a favorite piece by Amy Nazuka Matado titled 'The Purchase.' The poem explores storytelling through a narrative about a family in a Philippine village, a dog, and a snake. It reflects on cultural storytelling, family history, and the mother's past experiences, including her numerous suitors and a forgotten dog in Chicago.

What is the speaker's initial reaction to reading the poem 'The Purchase'?

• Sadness

• Confusion

• Excitement

• Indifference

In the story told by the speaker's mother, what did the family find upon returning home?

• A missing dog

• A new puppy

• A happy baby and a dead snake

• A destroyed house

How does the speaker describe the way they and their mother communicate?

• By telling stories

• By sharing opinions

• Through silence

• Through arguments

What does the speaker's mother remember about her past experiences with dogs?

• The companionship

• The dangers and losses

• The joy of having a pet

• The ease of training

What emotion does the speaker's father display when hearing stories about the mother's suitors?

• Engrossment

• Amusement

• Annoyance

• Indifference